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Keith Jarrett – I’ll Remember April

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:33:31 +0000

This Keith Jarrett transcription is a great example of how his trio really make a standard their own. Has a really catchy vamp to open the head that is simple but really nice! I found this transcription lurking around – it’s not my own so apologise for not knowing where it’s come from (if it’s yours, I’m happy to credit you!).

I’ve cut out the 3 minute drum solo that opens the track (sorry Mr Dejohnette) just to keep the MP3 file size down a bit for you. Enjoy!

Keith Jarrett – I’ll Remember April (with reference MP3, 4.5 MB, zip)

Keith Jarrett bumper book

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:27:48 +0000

I can’t remember where I found the original link to these, but they were originally two seperate PDF’s that I’ve stuck into one. Like my last Wynton Kelly post, this ebook is from a rare Japanese publisher, certainly out-of-print in the West as far as I can tell.

Includes selections from Jarrett’s Trio albums Standards Vol 1, Vol 2 and ‘Standards Live’. Enjoy:

Keith Jarrett e-book (PDF, 10MB, 225 pages)

Keith Jarrett – My Funny Valentine intro

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:54:27 +0000

I’ve found this transcription as a freebie on Ravenhood transcription site – a cracking resource, that requires you to pay a very reasonable fee before getting your mits on some excellent Jarrett transcriptions. Well worth checking out for $50.

This transcription is from his 1986 ‘Still Live’ album and is a great example of Jarrett working his way into a standard in his inimitable way.

Keith Jarrett – Bregenz

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:39:19 +0000

I’ve recently got hold of a copy of the Bregenz concert – it was about the only solo effort from the great man that I hadn’t got. While I don’t think it’s in the same league as the Lausanne and Bremen concerts, it’s got some lovely moments. ‘Heartland’ is of course terrific, but I love the quiet opening of Part I.

Parts I, II and IV are available below (the first attachment is a zip containing many jpg files).

Jarrett – Kyoto – opening

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:36:49 +0000

I love the Sun-Bear concerts. Like all great art, the quality across the 6 CD’s is inconsistant, but when it’s right Jarretts’ ideas and execution is sublime.

One of my favourite moments comes right at the start of the Kyoto concert. I can’t remember where I sourced this particular transcription from – I’ve had it for years – but it originally came from the magazine ‘Contemporary Keyboard‘. By all accounts this magazine looked like it was fabulous so if you know where one can obtain back issues, then do speak up!

Anyway’s here it is scanned for you …..

Keith Jarrett, Sun-Bear Kyoto opening (PDF)

Simon Savary Keith Jarrett Transcriptions

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:11:16 +0000

I’ve just come across Simon Savary’s own site. Simon’s transcriptions of KJ are fantastic, my own favourites are the excerpts from his solo concerts which must have been a challenge to notate.

Simon’s site also includes plenty of Jarrett in a trio setting too, so if you’re a piano-player, don’t miss this!